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George Hamilton still looking for love at 75

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Jan 03, 2015

Hollywood veteran George Hamilton is adamant he still hopes to meet his perfect partner despite finding himself single at the age of 75. The actor was married once, to Alana Stewart in the 1970s, and has vowed never to walk down the aisle again, but he is still looking for someone special to share his life with.
Hamilton tells Britian's Daily Express newspaper, "I was in a seven-year relationship with a German doctor. We broke up because she wanted children and I didn't. I have two sons, aged 14 and 40. Those are the relationships that define my life now.
"I've no desire to ever marry again, though I would like to find a woman to share my path. I like young and beautiful women but the last thing I want is to push myself on a younger woman and become a father figure because of her demented childhood issues."

Comedian Stephen Colbert closed out nine years of his nightly The Colbert Report show in America on Thursday (18Dec14) with a star-studded finale. After welcoming regular guest Grimmy, aka the Grim Reaper, and killing him off to obtain immortality, singer/songwriter Randy Newman led a celebrity-packed singalong.
Bryan Cranston, Willie Nelson, Mandy Patinkin, Cyndi Lauper, Patrick Stewart, Barry Manilow, George Lucas, Sesame Street's Big Bird, James Franco and former R.E.M. star Michael Stipe were among the eclectic mix of stars crooning We'll Meet Again, while Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan, moviemaker J.J. Abrams and former U.S. President Bill Clinton joined in the fun via video.
The series ended with Colbert joining fellow 'immortals' Santa Claus, Abraham Lincoln and U.S. game show host Alex Trebek on the studio roof.
The host then hopped on a Santa sleigh and flew off into the night.
Colbert will replace David Letterman as host of The Late Show next year (15).

The holiday season has arrived, which means Christmas movies have started to play on TV constantly. But what if you're in the mood for watching something a little less jolly? These movies are set during the holidays, but their plots don't have much to do with the holidays at all. With no Santa, no elves, and no reindeer, you can still celebrate the season without feeling overwhelmed by Christmas cheer.
1. Love Actually
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The British rom-com featuring interconnecting love stories takes place during the days leading up to Christmas. However, the holidays are an overarching theme that ties the stories together, rather than the main focus.
2. Home Alone
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While Kevin (Macaulay Culkin) gets left behind by his family during the holidays, this movie is mostly about convincing little kids they can stop a burglar with a few well-placed traps.
3. It’s a Wonderful Life
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One of the most iconic Christmas movies isn’t really about Christmas? Yep. The holiday classic is about the life of George Bailey (Jimmy Stewart), and doesn’t really involve Christmas until the very end.
4. Die Hard
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Those who aren’t into sentimental movies can watch Bruce Willis shooting people to get into the holiday spirit.
5. The Holiday
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Yes, the word “holiday” is in the title, but the movie is really about two women (Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet) who take a much-needed vacation. They swap houses to get away from their normal lives, and both end up finding love.
6. While You Were Sleeping
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Sandra Bullock is mistaken for a stranger’s fiancée and ends up spending the holidays with his family. The holidays simply provide a backdrop for this cute romantic comedy.
7. Iron Man 3
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This summer blockbuster surprisingly takes places over Christmas. But with so much action going on, there isn’t much room for holiday cheer.
8. Rent
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“December 24, 9 PM, Eastern Standard Time.” Fans of the Broadway musical-turned-film will recognize these words, which start the story of a year in the life of a group of New Yorkers that begins and ends on Christmas Eve.
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Imagine you were somehow able to get ten celebrities at your Thanksgiving table this year, and they had to exhibit the qualities of a typical table full of family. For us, this means caring, concerned, crazy and wildly intrusive. We believe these ten exhibit the qualities of their specific roles in the family, and we could see this combination of people gathered for an amazing, but semi-dysfunctional Thanksgiving.
1. Martha Stewart as Grandma
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Why would you NOT choose Martha Stewart at any sort of food event? Could you imagine the pies and the decor for Thanksgiving with the household name for everything "household?" It would be impeccable. We can imagine her being loving, but firm. She wouldn't ask you millions of questions, but she would never beat around the bush. She'd inspect from afar and expect the best from you.
2. Robert De Niro as Grandpa
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We wrestled with a stud like Harrison Ford, but I think having a hot grandpa may be a little awkward. Instead, we chose a true movie star/producer/director. We imagine him being blunt and sarcastic. He'd balance out Martha's pre-Thanksgiving freak out with his calming mannerisms. He'd be a real man's man with the boys of the family, but also genuinely interested in what was going on with the ladies.
3. Seth Rogen as the Fun/Crazy Uncle
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Seth would be the single, fun-loving uncle who basically taught you everything inappropriate growing up. He was always saying the wrong things and took jokes too far for children ears. Your mom would constantly be scolding him while trying to refrain from laughing herself. You always looked forward to him coming to family events now, because you're family has finally accepted that your not-so-young ears can withhold the jokes, so they have come out in full force. He's definitely the uncle to bring the beer.
4. Zooey Deschanel as the Cool Aunt
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Aunt Zooey is still young enough that she doesn't feel she has too much authority over you, so you get along great. She'd ask you about your significant other (or lack thereof), but not embarrass you publicly about it. She'd give the best gifts and have a sophisticated charm about her. At the dinner table, she'd get wine drunk, but still keep it together. She'd never be shocked or offended by Seth, but also never go as far as he does. She'd be calm, cool and collected.
5. Joseph Gordon-Levitt as the Nice Uncle
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Joseph would obviously be married to Zooey, and they'd be an adorable young couple. He would always look out for you and be someone you knew you could go to without judgement. At Thanksgiving, he'd be one of the quieter few to just hang back and listen to everyone else. He was always contempt with not being the center of attention.
6. Kendall Jenner as a Cool Cousin
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Can you imagine how interested everyone will be in Kendall's blossoming career and how much they will forget about your seemingly unimportant life in comparison? She would get all the unwanted attention, and being her cousin would have some major perks right now. You could ask about her new lob and Estee Lauder gig and see if there were free goodies she'd want to pass on. She'd also probably be on her phone most of the day which would annoy many of your matronly family members.
7. Julianne Moore as Mom
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After seeing her as President Coin in Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1, we think she's the obvious choice. She has the I've-got-it-all-together vibe and seems to be very nuturing. She wouldn't be the kind of mom who claims to be her kid's best friend and you probably be annoyed by her growing up, but get along well now. She'd be a very proud and bragging parent and make sure to annouce your recent achievements at the table.
8. George Clooney as Dad
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Sure, this may mean you think your dad is extremely attractive, but George is the only celeb for the job. He'd be protective of his daughters and supportive of his sons. He's strong and nurturing, and if he is where you get your genes from... that can only mean good things. He'd be fun and funny at the table when he wanted to be, but definitley stern if needed. He'd be the one to join Seth in watching football and drinking beer after the big meal.
9. Blake Lively as Big Sis
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HOW COOL WOULD THAT BE? She'd be the sibling that you get along really well with, but also bicker with over unimportant things. You probably hadn't seen her in awhile, with her being busy with Preserve and being with child and all that, so Thanksgiving is a good way to reconnect. She'd definitley show that she was more adult than you by offering to bring homemade pies to the meal. Everyone will rave about them despite if actually taste good or not, because it's her first domestic attempt.
10. Ryan Reynolds as the Cute Brother-in-Law
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Ryan is the beloved new member of the family. The gang has always liked him and couldn't be happier with his inclusion in the holiday. He'd get along really well with Seth, but also be calm and serious with George. He'd be the one to make everyone actually go out and play football on the lawn. He'd also make several jokes about drinking for him AND Blake throughout the day.

A New York City home featured in classic film Breakfast At Tiffany's is on the market for $8 million (£5 million).
The Upper East Side townhouse served as Audrey Hepburn's character's abode in the 1961 film, and was featured in the background for her scenes alongside co-star George Peppard, including their famous kiss in the rain. The owner initially put the home on the market in May (14) for $10 million (£6.25 million) but has failed to lure any good offers, and decided to slash the price by $2 million (£1.25 million), according to the New York Daily News.
The house is currently configured as two separate duplexes, and boasts four stories, an enclosed greenhouse, five wood-burning fireplaces, a solarium and a large back yard. It was also the former home of Martha Stewart's stockbroker Peter E. Bacanovic, who served jail time as a result of an insider-trading scandal in 2004.

Celebrities including Whoopi Goldberg, Johnny Depp and Hugh Jackman have paid tribute to veteran comedienne Joan Rivers following her death on Thursday (04Sep14). The legendary funnywoman, 81, died at New York's Mount Sinai Hospital after she was removed from life support following a cardiac and respiratory arrest on 28 August (14).
Her daughter Melissa announced that her mum passed away just after 1pm local time, and celebrities have been paying tribute to Rivers ever since.
Fellow comedienne and longtime pal Whoopi Goldberg took to Twitter.com to share her condolences, and wrote, "My friend Joan Rivers has passed away once again to quote Billy Crystal... There are no words. Bon Voyage Joan."
News of Rivers' death comes weeks after Goldberg also paid tribute to another close friend, Robin Williams, who died last month (Aug14).
Australian actor Jackman lauded Rivers' comedic presence and wrote, "We lost one of the true originals today. Joan Rivers. A force. You will be missed," while Depp called her "An Amazing Individual", and Mel Brooks wrote, "Joan Rivers never played it safe. She was the bravest of them all. Still at the top at the end. She will be sorely missed."
Other tributes from Zoe Saldana and British comedian Ricky Gervais hit Twitter, and rocker Ozzy Osbourne thanked the late comic for being kind to his daughter Kelly - Rivers' co-host on TV show Fashion Police. He wrote, "Not only was Joan a comic genius, she was an amazing woman. Thank you for always having Kelly’s back. You will always be a legend. RIP."
Celebrities also brought levity to the tragedy of her death, recalling catty remarks Rivers had made about them on awards show red carpets. Actress Anna Kendrick said, "Being publicly told that my dress is hideous will never feel quite as awesome. You will be truly missed", singer Demi Lovato added, "RIP Joan Rivers... You made fun of my boobies just last week and it was an HONOR," and pop star Katy Perry joked, "What's the point of wearing all these dumb costumes if Joan's not here to rip them apart? RIP Joan Rivers. You are a one of a one."
Former Charmed star Rose McGowan recalled that "Joan once said I looked like a whore," and Evan Rachel Wood shared a similar sentiment, and remembered, "She once said I looked like I needed a trip to the VD (venereal disease) clinic..." before adding, "The day I was ridiculed by Joan Rivers for the way I looked was the day I felt like i made it in Hollywood."
Girls star and creator Lena Dunham even poked fun at Rivers' self-depricating extensive plastic surgery, and quipped, "I told (comedian Marc) Maron I'd have a zinger when Joan died. But I didn't think she ever would. She felt eternal, and anyway, zingers are her territory. That being said, Joan is gone but a piece of her lives on: her nose, because it's made of polyurethane."
A plethora of comedians also shared their praise for Rivers, including Kathy Griffin, Roseanne Barr, Ellen DeGeneres, Sarah Silverman, Chris Rock, Cedric the Entertainer, Wanda Sykes, Arsenio Hall, Tim Allen and Kevin Hart, as well as celebrities like Sarah Jessica Parker, Bette Midler, Boy George, Samuel L. Jackson, Nancy Sinatra, La Toya Jackson, Martha Stewart, Naomi Campbell, Brad Paisley, Alec Baldwin, Josh Groban, Maria Shriver, Simon Pegg, William Shatner, Ariana Grande, Vanessa Williams, Julianne Moore and John Stamos.

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If a film called The Martian is looking for a director, it only makes sense to run to the man behind Alien. Ridley Scott is in talks to helm the Matt Damon film now that Drew Goddard has left the project to direct the Amazing Spider-Man spinoff Sinister Six. Based on the book by Andy Weir, the story follows an astronaut who is stranded on a Martian colony and must survive until NASA can mount a rescue mission. The Martian marks a significant turning point in Damon’s career: his first stranded-somewhere-all-by-himself movie.
A longtime staple of the thriller genre, almost every big star in Hollywood has made a film in which they must survive on their own in the wilderness, outer space or a confined space, often to great acclaim. In honor of Damon’s first foray into the genre – which, thanks to the involvement of two Oscar winners is already receiving some awards speculation, despite it still being in the early stages of production - we’ve rounded up some of the most famous stranded-alone films and how things worked out for their stars. Awards-wise, we mean. They're all relatively straightforward, plot-wise.
Movie: GravityStar: Sandra BullockWhere She Was Stranded: Outer SpaceWith: George Clooney, for a short whileHow It Worked Out: The film was nominated for ten Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Actress and won seven of them, including Best Director for Alfonso Cuaron
Movie: Cast Away Star: Tom HanksWhere He Was Stranded: A deserted islandWith: A volleyball named WilsonHow It Worked Out: Hanks was nominated for a Best Actor Oscar
Movie: BuriedStar: Ryan ReynoldsWhere He Was Stranded: Buried alive in a coffin that's slowly losing airWith: Close-upsHow It Worked Out: No Oscar nominations, although it did earn Reynolds some of the best reviews of his career
Movie: 127 HoursStar: James FrancoWhere He Was Stranded: In a narrow canyon, with his arm trapped by a boulderWith: A video cameraHow It Worked Out: It was nominated for six Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Actor, and was the basis for an endless stream of jokes about Franco's career
Movie: MoonStar: Sam RockwellWhere He Was Stranded: In a spacecraft orbiting the moonWith: An awkward teenaged water park visitor who just needs some confidence... oh, wait, that was a different movieHow It Worked Out: Was nominated for two BAFTA awards, and won for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer for director Duncan Jones
Movie: Panic RoomStars: Jodie FosterWhere They Were Stranded: A panic room in their home as robbers attempt to force them outWith: Her diabetic daughter Kristen StewartHow It Worked Out: No major awards, but it did get very good reviews
Movie: Man on a LedgeStar: Sam WorthingtonWhere He Was Stranded: On the window ledge of a 21st floor hotel roomWith: A lot of press attentionHow It Worked Out: It got mostly negative reviews and everyone promptly forgot about it
Movie: Phone BoothStar: Colin FarrellWhere He Was Stranded: In a phone boothWith: A remarkably poor conversationalist on the other lineHow It Worked Out: No awards, but generally positive reviews
Movie: Life of PiStar: Suraj SharmaWhere He Was Stranded: On a lifeboat in the middle of the ocean With: A tiger named Richard ParkerHow It Worked Out: The film was nominated for 11 Oscars and won 4, including Best Director for Ang Lee
Movie: Snow DogsStar: Cuba Gooding Jr.Where He Was Stranded: In a cave out in the Arctic With: A pack of lovable huskiesHow It Worked Out: The less said about this one, the better
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Game of Thrones fans know Dame Diana Rigg as Lady Olenna, the witty, worldly, and treacherous matriarch of House Tyrell. She's impossible to resist — a sharp old lady who spends her time teaching granddaughter Margery how to use her womanly ways to survive and thrive in the Seven Kingdoms. But this isn't Rigg's first trip around the King's Landing gardens. The actress has had a long and varied career, with credits ranging from stylish mod spy shows to enough Shakespeare to make Sir Patrick Stewart blush. Here are a few of our favorites.
The Avengers
Rigg's most enduring legacy might be that of sexy super-spy Emma Peel in this cult classic from the '60s. The Avengers was the first British series to be shown on prime time in the U.S., so ask your grandpa about Emma's signature catsuit sometime.
A Midsummer Night's Dream
In the 1968 film version of Shakespeare's most whimsical comedy, Rigg pines away as Helena. Yes, that's a young Helen Mirren you see playing Helena's frenemy Hermia. And now we're hoping that these two became lifelong friends and still trade showbiz gossip on the regular.
On Her Majesty's Secret Service
Maybe Olenna is fearless because even the Lannisters know better than to mess with a Bond girl. Rigg stars as Countess Teresa di Vincenzo in George Lazenby's single 007 outing. She was the first and only woman to ever tie the ultimate man-about-town down.
A Little Night Music
The multitalented actress' theatrical career includes several musicals. In this film version of the critically acclaimed Stephen Sondheim musical, Rigg shows off her pipes for the moviegoing crowd. The film's reception was tepid, but her performance was almost universally praised.
Extras
Ricky Gervais wooed quite a few heavyhitters over to his sophomore series effort, almost always to make fools of themselves. Rigg kills as herself in the Daniel Radcliffe episode. You've got to respect a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire who's still game to let the star of a children's franchise fling a condom in her face.
Doctor Who
Rigg camps it up in seventh season episode "The Crimson Horror" alongside her real life daughter Rachel Stirling. To save the people of Sweetville, The Doctor takes on her Mrs. Gillyflower, a villainous Victorian with a dark (and super weird) secret. Watch it. Just trust us.
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The Tony Awards are the biggest night in theater, but they've often struggled to attract viewers who are more interested in TV or movies as their primary source of entertainment. This year, though, they shouldn't have any trouble attracting an audience full of binge-watchers and moviegoers, as the 2014 nominations are filled with familiar faces. Whether you're going through Breaking Bad withdrawal or you haven't been stopped singing the score to Frozen in months or you're just sick of waiting for the final installment of The Hobbit franchise to hit theaters, this year's Tony Awards should cater to all of your interests.
However, it's not all good news for the Hollywood stars who decided to tread the boards this year. Plenty of big name actors were left off the list of nominees, resulting in reactions of shock (Are the Tony voters just not big Harry Potter fans?) and disbelief (No, McKellan and Stewart have to be here somewhere. I'll check again). We've gathered up all of the Tony nominations and snubs for our favorite Hollywood stars into one handy guide, so you'll be ready to place your bets by the time the awards roll around June 8th.
The Nominees:
Bryan Cranston We Know Him For: His award winning turn as science teacher turned meth kingpin Walter White on Breaking Bad. He is the one who knocks. Nominated For: Best Leading Actor in a Play for his role as President Lyndon B. Johnson in All the Way Previous Nominations: None This Makes Up For: Being shot full of holes at the end of Breaking Bad; the threat of losing an Emmy to the McConaissance
Chris O'Dowd We Know Him For: Romancing Kristen Wiig in Bridesmaids; providing the world's worst tech support in The I.T. Crowd Nominated For: Best Leading Actor in a Play as the gentle giant Lennie in Of Mice and Men Previous Nominations: None This Makes Up For: That time he had to pretend to be disabled during a disastrous night at the theater
Tony Shalhoub We Know Him For: Playing the obsessive-compulsive detective Adrian Monk on Monk Nominated For: Best Leading Actor in a Play for playing theater icon Moss Hart in Act One Previous Nominations: Two Best Featured Actor in a Play nods: in 1992 for Conversations with My Father and 2013 for Golden Boy This Makes Up For: Years of having to clean up after people in the middle of murder investigations
Tyne Daly We Know Her For: Being one half of the most famous female cop duo on television, Mary Beth Lacey on Cagney and Lacey Nominated For: Best Leading Actress in a Play for her turn as the grieving mother of an AIDS victim in Mothers and Sons Previous Nominations/Wins: One Best Leading Actress in a Musical win for 1989's Gypsy and one 2006 Best Featured Actress in a Play nomination for Rabbit Hole This Makes Up For: Not immediately being offered a guest star stint on Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Come on, one of Terry's twins is named after her!
Neil Patrick Harris We Know Him For: Playing the legen - wait for it! - dary Barney Stinson on How I Met Your MotherNominated For: Best Leading Actor in a Musical for his in-your-face performance in Hedwig and the Angry Inch Previous Nominations: None, but he did host the awards four times. This Makes Up For: That disaster of a How I Met Your Mother series finale. Kind of.
Sutton Foster We Know Her For: Starring in the cult ABC Family hit show Bunheads, playing Brett’s sign-flipping girlfriend Coco on Flight of the Concords Nominated For: Best Leading Actress in a Musical for her role as Violet, a Southern girl travelling to get televangelist to heal her terrible scars in Violet Previous Nominations/Wins: Three nominations and two wins, both for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for 2002's Throughly Modern Millie and 2011's Anything Goes This Makes Up For: The fact that Bunheads was cancelled far too soon. They will never take Khaleesi's dragons!
Idina Menzel We Know Her For: Voicing Elsa in Frozen, playing Rachel Berry's birth mother, Shelby Corcoran on Glee, her alter ego, Adele Dazeem Nominated For: Best Leading Actress in a Musical for playing Elizabeth, a woman struggling with the different paths her life could take in If/Then Previous Nominations/Wins: One nomination in 1996 for Rent and one win for playing Elphaba in 2004's Wicked This Makes Up For: John Travolta's Oscars flub; everyone having "Let It Go" stuck in our heads for the past six, long months
Stephen Fry We Know Him For: Making up one half of Fry and Laurie, starring in Jeeves and Wooster and Blackadder, being an international treasure Nominated For: Best Featured Actor in a Play for his turn as the pompous, scheming servant Malvolio in Twelfth Night Previous Nominations: Best Book of a Musical in 1987 for Me and My Girl This Makes Up For: Playing the least intimidating villain in The Hobbit films. At least Smaug can breathe fire!
Anika Noni Rose We Know Her For: Voicing Tiana, the first black Disney princess in The Princess and the Frog, holding her own opposite Beyoncé and Jennifer Hudson in Dreamgirls Nominated For: Best Featured Actress in a Play for her performance as Beneatha, the activist sister of Walter Younger in A Raisin in the Sun Previous Nominations/Wins: A Best Featured Actress in a Musical win for Caroline, or Change in 2004 This Makes Up For: Having her two most famous characters overshadowed by Beyonce and Adele Dazeem
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The Snubs:
Daniel Radcliffe We Know Him For: Playing the most famous and most beloved boy wizard of all time, Harry Potter Snubbed For: Best Leading Actor in a Play for his hilarious and heartbreaking performance as Billy, a crippled Irish boy in The Cripple of Inishmaan At Least He's Got: An encyclopedic knowledge of spells and hexes with which to enact revenge
Denzel WashingtonWe Know Him For: His Oscar winning performances in Glory and Training Day, being one of the biggest movie stars in the world Snubbed For: Best Leading Actor in a Play for his take on the iconic role of Walter Younger in A Raisin in the Sun At Least He's Got: His devastating looks to fall back on.
James Franco We Know Him For: His Oscar-nominated performance in 127 Hours, his lackluster Oscar hosting gig, the dreads and grills he rocked in Spring Breakers, being the older brother of Dave Franco Snubbed For: Best Leading Actor in a Play for his role as George in Of Mice and Men At Least He's Got: About 50 other slightly pretentious artistic endeavors he can distract himself with
Zach Braff We Know Him For: Playing the goofy daydreamer JD on Scrubs, making Garden State, the movie everyone loves to hate Snubbed For: Best Leading Actor in a Musical for playing playwright David Shayne in Woody Allen's Bullets Over Broadway At Least He's Got: One of the cutest celebrity friendships ever with Donald Faison to comfort him in his time of need
Zachary Quinto We Know Him As: Murderous Sylar on Heroes, the rebooted version of Spock in Star Trek Snubbed For: Best Leading Actor in a Play for his interpretation of Tom Wingfield in The Glass Menagerie At Least He's Got: A new Star Trek movie coming up to keep him busy
Ian McKellan We Know Him For: Playing two of the most iconic and nerdy characters of all time: Magneto and Gandalf Snubbed For: Best Leading Actor in a Play for both No Man's Land and Waiting For Godot, which ran in rep at the Cort Theater At Least He's Got: Many more exciting New York adventures with Patrick Stewart to cheer him up
Patrick Stewart We Know Him For: Playing two of the most iconic and nerdy characters of all time: Professor X and Captain Jean Luc Picard Snubbed For: Best Leading Actor in a Play for both No Man's Land and Waiting for Godot, which he starred in opposite McKellan At Least He's Got: Many more adorable New York adventures with Ian McKellan to cheer him up
Michelle Williams We Know Her For: Her Oscar nominated performances in Brokeback Mountain, Blue Valentine and My Week With Marilyn, playing bad girl with a heart of gold, Jen Lindley, on Dawson's Creek Snubbed For: Best Leading Actress in a Musical for her Broadway debut as Sally Bowles in Cabaret At Least She's Got: Those Dawson's Creek residual checks to make up for it.
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Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert are two of the funniest comedians in show business. On The Daily Show, Stewart mocks contemporary news coverage, while Colbert satirizes political pundit programs on The Colbert Report. For years now, the Comedy Central shows have joined hands in leading the empire of sociopolitical comedy, teaching America's youth about current events, and earning no shortage of Emmys for their troubles (The Daily Show has 19, and the younger The Colbert Report has 4).
Even though Stewart and Colbert are respectful colleagues and close friends, it's a lot of fun when they face off (albeit facetiously) for awards and the public's love. It's nearly impossible to choose considering that they both excel in different brands of humor, but the question must be asked: Who's funnier?
The Case for Stewart
The premise behind The Daily Show is simple. Each night, Stewart discusses the trending news stories of the day through the prism of media coverage, and his intention is to expose the faults and limitations of professional media outlets like CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News. The clip below, for instance, finds Stewart talking about the missing Malaysian airplane, but instead of offering his analysis of the topic, he calls the viewer's attention to the absurdity of the way the missing Malaysian airplane has been covered by the media. At times, Stewart is sarcastic and witty, but for the most part, he plays it straight and finds humor in CNN's ridiculous coverage.
It is fair to describe Stewart as an observational comic. To him, the media's inept coverage of most news stories is frustrating, but he overcomes his anger with humor, and adheres to the mantra "it's funny because it's true." Like George Carlin or Jerry Seinfeld, Stewart highlights his frustration with the ordinary world — in this case media and politics — and trusts that his viewers will similarly be frustrated by these truths to the point that they have no other option but to laugh about them together.
The Case for Colbert
The Colbert Report similarly covers media and politics, but Colbert's style of humor is radically different. Unlike Stewart's observational approach, Colbert relies more heavily on satire and hyperbole. Colbert has constructed a character that aims to mock the actual personalities of Fox News pundits like Bill O'Reilly. The intention is the same as Stewart's: to point out the absurdity of the contemporary media landscape. But nothing Colbert says is meant to be taken literally, whereas Stewart often acts as the voice of reason. The clip below is fascinating because it finds Colbert straddling the line between real-life comedian and constructed character.
The Colbert many viewers have come to know is a fictional creation, and the actual comedian is able to be offensive without any repercussions. In this particular instance, Colbert reacts to criticism in a gloriously non-apologetic manner. The fun in watching the show is figuring out where the actual Colbert stands on many of the issues the fictional Colbert supports. Ultimately, the sustained success of The Colbert Report is the comedian's ability to maintain the satirical tone throughout.
What do you think? Cast your vote below.
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